3 Bed Detached House For Sale

Fabulously situated on high ground with wide far reaching views this renovated cottage sits in a little under an acre and includes a garden studio and garaging for four vehicles. With no near neighbours and 'just finished' appearance, this is a rare prospect.


Hill Acre has been saved by the current owners who undertook an extensive programme of renovation works from 2019 culminating in the wonderful transformation we see today. The newly rendered clay lump and blockwork exterior sits beneath a newly thatched roof combining a straw ridge above the reed body. Windows have been replaced and a 'modern' 20th Century extension in a contemporary timber clad style combines well with the traditional style of the cottage. Internally the accommodation has been very lightly lived in since completion and presents extremely well. An underfloor heated ground floor includes Norfolk pamments and a stylish contemporary floor covering. The cottage ground floor is divided in part by a straight open staircase combining the sitting and dining room areas. Note, the ground floor has good headroom at around 2.3m. Upstairs, three rooms form a classic thatched cottage layout with two rooms being interconnecting. Upstairs and down, the emphasis is on the tremendous view east.

In addition to the fabulous cottage, the plot has two gated access points with to the top of the garden a large parking area and fantastic garage arrangement, perfect for any petrol head collector. Furthermore, a fabulous Garden Room offers versatile additional space with field views through large glazed window openings and decking verandah/canopied porch. The interior is laid out to include a main space with kitchenette, cloakroom and ethernet cabled internet connection.

Location

Blo Norton sits tucked away in surprisingly rolling countryside and a network of lanes approximately seven miles to the west of Diss, conveniently south of the B1066 and north of the A143 south of neighbouring Redgrave being good links to the wider national road system. The village heart which can be found further along the lane past Hill Acre, contains a Village Hall, Parish Church and is renowned for its stately hall and previous owner Duleep Singh. Situated on high ground on Middle Road, the property is the last property within the Parish and has no near neighbours. Wide far reaching views can be enjoyed from the property through a sweep of 180 degrees including towards Redgrave & Lopham Fen famous for the Raft spider and roaming Polish native ponies. Nearby Redgrave has a Community Shop, while Rickinghall, short drive further on has a supermarket. Redgrave has The Cross Keys pub while The White Horse is at South Lopham to the north. Primary Schools should they be required can be found at Botesdale, North Lopham, Hopton and Garboldisham with High Schools at Diss, Eye and Old Buckenham.

Direction

Blo Norton covers a wide area with Hill Acre sitting towards Redgrave & Hinderclay, on the Parish boundary. Turn off the B1113 from either the south (via Redgrave) or the north (via South Lopham/B1066). Follow the road up hill towards Hill Acre which will be visible as one approaches. For initial ease, use the second gateway on the right, parking in front of the garaging. A pathway leads down to the cottage.